From Financialexpress · Ashima Grover · · 1m 30s
Disney plans another round of layoffs
Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave could be its biggest cut yet.
In brief
Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave could be its biggest cut yet. Disney plans thousands of layoffs in 2026, its fourth round this year, to cut costs and reinvest in film, TV, and theme parks. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Disney's fourth 2026 layoff wave
Disney is preparing for its fourth round of layoffs in 2026, impacting thousands of roles as CEO Josh D'Amaro pushes cost-cutting measures to invest in growth across film, TV, and theme parks.
Bloomberg reports layoffs impact
Bloomberg reports Disney operations could be affected disproportionately as managers are asked to cut expenses by 20% annually.
CEO and CFO warn about cuts
CEO Josh D'Amaro and CFO Hugh Johnston warned employees about layoffs in advance while announcing June 2026 quarter results.
Layoffs target specific departments
September layoffs cut hundreds of roles in human resources and IT departments, with corporate divisions also affected.
April layoffs impact
Disney laid off about 1,000 people in April after forming a consolidated enterprise marketing division.
July layoffs details
July saw several hundred job cuts across Pixar, Disney Entertainment Television, and Disney's studios, with National Geographic hit hardest in TV group.
Early-retirement buyouts
Early-retirement buyouts offered to US-based executives with at least 10 years of service and age 50.
Future investment plans
CEO aims to reinvest savings into film, TV programming, technology, and theme parks and cruise ship businesses.
The bottom line
Disney plans thousands of layoffs in 2026, its fourth round this year, to cut costs and reinvest in film, TV, and theme parks.
